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Retail Therapy

Wowzee; what a year…

Yeah this has been one for the record books and rather than crawl under a rock & wait for better times Shades of Light decided to get into recovery mode. This is our take on when life gives you lemons make lemonade!

Our plan of action is better pricing, better value all while continuing to offer our unique, rare products!

Check out our new campaign “Lighting, Shades & Rugs for every pocketbook”

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Bowl of Blooms Ceiling Light, Vintage Crystal Ceiling Light, Crystal Rosette Ceiling Light

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French Vase Porcelain Table Lamp, Old World Gold Table Lamp, Golden Paradise Porcelain Table Lamp

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Caboose Outdoor Light, Birds on Branch Outdoor Light, Federal Outdoor Light

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Natural Sassy Sisal Rugs, Exclusive Cheetah Rug, Acanthus Scroll Border Rugs w/ Wool Boucle Sisal

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Lampshade Slipcover, 16″ Geometric Textured Fabric Drum Lamp Shade, 14″ Cream Boxpleat with Colored Pleats Shade

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Spring Green Acanthus Porcelain Lamp, Ceramic Artichoke Table Lamp, Handpainted Damask Table Lamp

This is just the beginning; we ain’t finished yet!

We will keep you posted as we continue to offer more value priced products for all pocketbooks! Would love to hear any suggestions you have.

Kitchen Capers

Our new catalog is out & we had such fun putting it together we wanted to share the fun! The  great group of Folks over at Kitchen Design Works in our home town of Richmond Virginia were so generous to let us use their showroom to feature our products.

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Marvin Daniel & Brian Pilgrim, Owners KDW, Richmond, VA.

The owners Marvin Daniel & Brian Pilgrim are “top drawer” and welcomed us into their award winning showroom with open arms & “carte blanche” to do as we pleased.  We just had to let you know more about them. Marvin is the “showman” over their & he could give PT Barnum a run for his money. Brian is the designer & has he got talent! If you are in need of a kitchen makeover they’re your team.

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The tour of the place is delish! They have all the latest & greatest in state of the art design, equipment and talent.  So much to see in the showroom where they feature traditional, contemporary, transitional and “oh so hip” vignettes.  The choices are overwhelming; granite, concrete, stainless???  Whatever your heart desires is available. To help sort it all out they have a knowledgeable staff that will help make your decision making a breeze.

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It doesn’t stop with kitchens. They offer baths, laundry rooms, wet bars, closets, wine cellars & more!

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We featured our Cover products in their chic French Country Kitchen. We fell in love with the warm espresso glazed cabinets & the “to die for ” French La Cornue Stove in a very Provence mustard color.

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We decided to ramp it up a notch with our Antique Mirror Bell Jar Lanterns. They added sophistication & an ambience that just worked perfectly. Our Siskiyou Sisal Rug with a chocolate twill border is shown on the beautiful heart pine floor. It added an organic touch with a natural subtlety to marry up with the pendants.

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Our design team couldn’t resist a shot in the wine cellar. Our new Rustic Mango Wood Chandelier had clearly found a new home! It worked in harmony with the mood of the room with a warmth & glow that was magically enchanting.

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KDW Cooking Class Open Kitchen

If this wasn’t enough to entice a visit to KDW’s Showroom we will spice it up with the tantalizing appeal of their seasonal Chef’s Table with Susan Eckis as your host chef. It is sponsored by Wolf & Sub Zero and is an epicurean dream of local fare prepared in a well appointed open kitchen.  Check out the fall session’s menu & sign up to find out for yourself; KDW Chef’s table online details.

Almost forgot!!! We have the privilege of being neighbors with KDW at our Virginia Beach store. Stop by soon and see both of our showrooms. Directions

Lighting Trends

2009 is the year of natural and organic when it comes to home lighting design. Organic updates to make our home a peaceful and enjoyable place to be.

From rustic materials, such as twigs and branches to natural coastal elements such as shells and mother of pearl, all things nature are becoming very popular design elements. Some of our favorite pieces combine these natural elements with smart design and beautiful style to make them perfect choices for creating a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere in your home.

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Handmade Natural Twig Ceiling Light

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Natural Bamboo Table Lamp, Mother of Pearl Bath Light

Crisp, clean colors are an easy way to add understated luxury to your home.

White is a huge color trend right now, along with soft, neutral tones that create a peaceful and tranquil environment in your home.  Adding a neutral chandelier or crisp white table lamp is an easy way to update your home décor without changing your whole color scheme.

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Grasscloth Italian Quadrate Chandelier

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Studded Ceramic Table Lamp, White Architectural Sconce

Urban Living and Updated Traditional has continued to gain presence as a design trend in home décor and lighting design.

Lighting that combines traditional finishes and design with modern twists is a great way to update your look without redecorating your whole house!

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Soho Chandelier- shown in antique brass

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Modern Classic Sconce - shown in bronze,
Urban Loft Ceiling Light

No matter what your design style may be, a great way to stay on top of trends and add updated style to your home is to add a new light fixture.  We continue to add new items that are current and fresh, so be sure to check out our New and Exciting Lighting Items on our website!

DESIGNER WEEK: Martha Stewart Style!

Martha’s creative twists bring fresh looks to home décor with classic themes for enduring style. Martha Stewart’s coordinating lighting collections have universal finishes and serene colors to enhance current decorating schemes. Products are available in Chandeliers, Sconces, Pendants, Table Lamps, Floor lamps, outdoor lighting, bath lighting, cut glass smoke bell lanterns & more!

Our Doily Area Rug by Martha Stewart is done in a hooked/pile construction and in wool to add comfort & texture. Just in time for spring decorating this clever rug comes in subtly soft Martha Stewart signature colors of mist blue, mint green & bashful pink.

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Martha Stewart Doily Rug

Coordinate your boudoir with Doily Rug & Veneto glass lighting in a Chandelier which comes in 3 sizes

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Martha Stewart Veneto Glass Chandelier - 9 Light

To show off wall décor add the 2 light sconce.

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Martha Stewart Veneto Glass Sconce - 2 Light

For more designs that feature her antiquities design see

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Martha Stewart Industrial Milk Glass Pulley Pendant, Martha Stewart Schoolroom Milk Glass Pendant - Small

Martha has captured a style for lighting that crosses many decorative styles.

For a sleek & transitional style how about the Martha Stewart Marais Chandelier.  Featuring elegantly modern forms accentuated by beautiful opal glass shades, the Marais group is based on a three-light table lamp in Martha’s New York City home. A striking five-light floor lamp pairs naturally with our table lamp options to create a graceful ensemble, all finished in Brushed Nickel. And a unique task lamp that provides both direct and ambient light makes an extraordinary addition to a workspace

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Martha Stewart Marais Chandelier - 12 Light

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Martha Stewart Conservatory Chandelier - 4 Light, Martha Stewart Conservatory Chandelier -3 Light

Click here to see all our Martha Stewart products.